Why Do Hikers Use Trekking Poles?

backpacker with dog on trail

Trekking poles are common equipment you will find that a lot of experienced hikers – but just how important are they? Personally, I don’t always use hiking poles. It’s only under certain hiking conditions that … Read more

How to Go Hammock Camping with Your Dog

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Are you going on a hammock camping adventure with your dog? You might have taken your dog to numerous camping trips before. However, hammock camping is quite challenging especially if you are not sure your … Read more

Can I Shoot a Coyote on My Property?

Aggressive Coyote

Regardless of how macho you think you are, seeing a coyote is a bit frightening. Though they are adaptable animals, they easily lose control. In fact, seeing coyotes in some areas is a normal everyday … Read more

Can Denim Jeans Stop a Rattlesnake Bite?

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Rattlesnake bites are considered a medical emergency for good reason. The venom of these snakes is capable of damaging tissues and inducing an internal hemorrhage that eventually leads to loss of limb or even death. … Read more

Best 1-Pin Bow Sights for Hunting

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If you’re unfamiliar with what specifically a 1-pin sight is, it’s a scope with just a single pin for hunting bows. One of the main advantages to choosing a 1-pin bow sight over 3 or … Read more

How to Spool Fishing Line on a Spincast Reel

angler fishing with spincast reel

Spincast reels, also known as closed face reels, are very popular among freshwater fishermen. They are compact, very easy to get going with, and reliable even in difficult conditions. They are especially good for teaching … Read more

Best Fishing Line for Closed Face Reels

angler fishing with spincast reel

Admittedly we have a lot less experienced with closed face reels as opposed to spinning reels. Dad only used spinning reels so those were the ones we were most used to. Honestly, to this day … Read more